Medeek Foundation

1.9.5 - 02.13.2024
32950 installations

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for the Medeek Foundation extension. Medeek Foundation is a SketchUp Extension that provides a simple interface for creating accurate 3D foundation and footing geometry within SketchUp. This extension utilizes the SketchUp Ruby API programming interface and is compatible with the latest SketchUp releases (SketchUp Make 2017 64-bit and SketchUp Pro 2023 64-bit) as well as previous versions (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022).

What Can You Do with Medeek Foundation

Currently, the extension allows the creation of the following foundation types (Metric and US/Imperial):

Footing types: Door types (Rectangle in Polyline Stemwalls and Stemwall Steps): Window types (Rectangle in Polyline Stemwalls and Stemwall Steps): Additional Features: Electrical, Custom and Subtractive Geometry: Engineering (US/Imperial): All foundation types are drawn/designed utilizing industry standard practices. Additional foundation types and footings are in the process of being added. Custom layers can be enabled in the global settings which allow concrete, rebar, insulation and wood framing to be placed on specific layers.

Rebar or mesh, foundation vents and anchor bolts are optional elements. Perimeter insulation for FPSF is available for rectangular or polygon slab-on-grade and stemwall foundations. Drain pipe (placed at the footing level) is an optional element for polyline stemwall foundations.

The extension allows the user to create either an rectangular or irregular (polygon) shaped foundation plan. When the rectangular foundation is selected the outline is defined by simply selecting three points which form the bounding rectangle (bldg. width x bldg. length) of the foundation.



With the Medeek Foundation extension, you can accurately depict typical concrete foundations, footings and flatwork within SketchUp and better validate your architectural models.

Engineering

The Medeek Foundation extension is in the process of being integrated with the Medeek Footing Calculator and will be able to provide engineering data for specific common footing types. For additional engineering tools and site criteria maps please visit our Resources page.

Audience

This document is intended for architects, engineers, designers and homeowners who are using SketchUp as their primary 3D design tool. It provides an introduction to using the extension and reference material on the available parameters/options for its use.

License and Limits of Use

The Medeek Foundation extension is a proprietary softare developed for use with the SketchUp 3D modeling program. There are currently no limits to its use for both personal and commercial applications.

Design Parameters - Foundation Geometry

The following items are typical design parameters than can be modified by the user to define the foundation geometry during the creation process (Slab on Grade):

Additional parameters and options are available for other foundation and footing types.

Download Trial

The trial version of the extension has all the features of the full extension however the width and length of the foundation or footing may be limited to a specific range of values. The trial version is also time limited to a thirty day period from the date of installation. Once the trial period has expired you will no longer be able to create new foundations however you can edit any existing foundations and features.

If you are a material supplier or vendor interested in advertising within the extension please contact us at sales@medeek.com.

Please download the trial extension at the following link (extension serial number is "TRIAL"):

We strongly encourage downloading, installing and actually using the trial version of the extension prior to committing to the purchase of a license. This will allow you to accurately assess the capabilities of the extension and determine whether or not it fits within your workflow.

Permanent License

The permanent license or version of the extension is an unrestricted, full, and permanent license for both commercial and personal use. The number of installations per licensed copy is not limited, however the license can only be concurrently utilized on up to (3) separate machines.

Free upgrades to the latest version of the extension can be downloaded at any time, within one year of the purchase date, by logging into the Account Manager. Once the initial (one year) license period has expired the license can be renewed for ($60.00) on a yearly basis.

Please note, an active license is not required to continue to use the extension. The extension will continue to function even if the license expires. The only reason to renew your license is to gain access to recent upgrades to the extension and also enable unlimited phone and email support.

Please do not redistribute unlicensed copies of the extension. Download of the extension is available immediately after purchase.

Purchase Medeek Foundation ($120.00) at the following link:

Please login to the Account Manager to download the most up-to-date version of the extension.

For professors, teachers and students requesting a fully licensed copy of the extension for educational use, please send your request via email to support\@medeek.com.

If you purchase the extension through a qualified reseller you may be eligible for a discount off of the full purchase price. Please contact one our resellers for more details.

Subscription License

The subscription license or version of the extension is also an unrestricted full license for both commercial and personal use. The number of installations per licensed copy is not limited, however the license can only be concurrently utilized on up to (3) separate machines.

Please note, an active subscription/license is required to continue to use the extension. Once the subscription has expired the extension will not longer have full functionality and the purchase of a new subscription is required to continue to use the extension with its full capabilities.

An active subscription has access to the latest upgrades/version of the extension and can be downloaded at any time during the subscription period (1 year). An active subscription also includes unlimited phone and email support.

Purchase the Medeek Foundation Subscription ($40.00/year) at the following link:

mdkBIM

The mdkBIM suite combines all three extensions (Wall, Truss and Foundation) into one convenient package that can be purchased at a fairly sizable discount. The mdkBIM suite includes the full permanent version of all three extensions and will also include any future add-on plugins or modules.

Free upgrades to the latest versions of all three extensions can be downloaded at any time, within one year of the initial purchase date, by logging into the Account Manager. Once the initial (one year) license period has expired the licenses for each extension are renewed separately at their current renewal prices.

Purchase the mdkBIM Extension Suite [Permanent License] ($280.00) at the following link:

Educational License

For professors, teachers, instructors and students requesting a fully functioning (educational) licensed copy of the extension(s) for educational use, please setup a Client Profile here and then send your request via email to support@medeek.com (please also include your Client ID that is generated when you have created your new client profile).

Once we have received your proof of enrollment (ie. Student ID Card) or other educational documention for instructors we will issue you a one time educational discount code which will allow you to purchase the mdkBIM suite (permanent license) at 10% of the regular price ($28.00).

Since most educational licenses are not intended to be a long term solution (for students) there is no educational (discounted) license renewal path, however one can renew any educational license just as one would renew a regular permanent license at the regular renewal pricing.

Permanent license renewals for instructors and teachers is handled on a case-by-case basis. Please contact support@medeek.com if you need to renew your instructor's educational license(s).

Refunds

You have 14 days from the date of purchase to request a refund for your Medeek subscription or permanent license. After 14 days, you cannot obtain a full or partial refund. All refunds are subject to a 5% restocking (transaction) fee.

Installation

The recent versions of SketchUp allow you to install zipped Ruby files or extensions (.rbz) directly within SketchUp.

To install the Medeek Foundation extension (.rbz file format) within SketchUp 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023:

  1. Login into your computer as an admin before installing any Ruby scripts. This will make the installation go more smoothly and ensure that files get installed in the proper places.
  2. Within SketchUp select Window > Extension Manager (Microsoft Windows) or SketchUp > Extension Manager (Mac OS X). The Extension Manager dialog box is displayed.
  3. Click on the Install Extension button. The Open dialog box is displayed.
  4. Locate the Ruby zip file to install (.rbz).
  5. Click on the Open button. SketchUp will install the extension and display a security prompt.
  6. The extension will display a prompt for your extension serial number (default value is "TRIAL") if this is a new installation.
  7. The Medeek Foundation extension will now appear in the list of available extensions.
  8. Re-start SketchUp to enable the license and serial number and save the settings to the registry or .plist files on Mac.

* Note: If you have previously installed the trial version of the extension and are upgrading to the fully licensed version it is not necessary to re-install the extension. To activate the full version of the extension:

  1. Click on the Global Settings icon (three slider bars). The Global Settings menu is displayed.
  2. Click on the License Tab within the global settings. The License Tab menu is displayed with an input box for your serial number.
  3. Enter your serial number (case sensitive) and then click Save Settings button at the bottom of the menu. A popup message will appear confirming your license registration and the Medeek Seal will be displayed.
  4. Restart SketchUp for the license activation to fully take.

Upgrade

If you are a registered user, with an active license, you can obtain the latest version of the extension, at no additional charge, by logging in to the Account Manager. Click on the extension icon and then on your order number, if your order was placed within the last year then you will see a download button which will allow you to obtain the latest version. If your serial has expired since you purchased a license then a upgrade button will appear which will allow you to renew your license at a reduced rate for another year or purchase a new subscription.

Once you have downloaded the new release, completely uninstall the existing extension prior to installing the latest release (click the Manage tab within the Extension Manager to uninstall). Failure to completely remove the existing extension may cause some files to revert to the older version and impair the functionality of the extension.

The current Medeek Foundation extension menu has seven icons or sub-menus:



The available items are the following:

  1. Draw Stemwall Foundation: (Legacy)
  2. Draw Slab:
  3. Draw Column Footing:
  4. Draw Strip Footing:
  5. Draw Grade Beam:
  6. Engineering Calculations:
  7. Change Global Settings:
Note, some menus may show additional items that are either under construction or planned for future releases.


The Stemwall Foundation Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Polyline Stemwall
  2. Draw Interior Bearing
  3. Draw Stemwall Step
  4. Move Stemwall Segment

The Slab-on-Grade Foundation Toolbar has two icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Slab on Grade: (rectangle, polygon, face)
  2. Move SOG Edge

The Interior Footings Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Interior Footing (Slab on Grade)
  2. Move Interior Footing (Slab on Grade)
  3. Edit Interior Footing (Slab on Grade)
  4. Delete Interior Footing (Slab on Grade)

The Slab Depressions Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Slab Depression (Slab on Grade)
  2. Move Slab Depression (Slab on Grade)
  3. Edit Slab Depression (Slab on Grade)
  4. Delete Slab Depression (Slab on Grade)

The Brick Ledges Toolbar has three icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Add Brick Ledge (Slab on Grade)
  2. Edit Brick Ledge (Slab on Grade)
  3. Delete Brick Ledge (Slab on Grade)

The Stemwall Blockout Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Blockout (Polyline Stemwall)
  2. Move Blockout (Polyline Stemwall)
  3. Edit Blockout (Polyline Stemwall)
  4. Delete Blockout (Polyline Stemwall)

The Stemwall Opening Toolbar has four icons or functions:



The available items are the following:
  1. Draw Opening (Polyline Stemwall)
  2. Move Opening (Polyline Stemwall)
  3. Edit Opening (Polyline Stemwall)
  4. Delete Opening (Polyline Stemwall)
  5. Open/Close [Doors, Windows]

Video Tutorials

The following video tutorials are currently available on YouTube:

  1. Tutorial 1 - Extension Overview (14:39 min.)
  2. Tutorial 2 - Editing Slab-on-Grade Foundations (10:26 min.)
  3. Tutorial 3 - Interior Footings for Slab-on-Grade Foundations (16:33 min.)
  4. Tutorial 4 - Slab Depressions for Slab-on-Grade Foundations (9:35 min.)
  5. Tutorial 5 - Brick Ledges for Slab-on-Grade Foundations (14:11 min.)
  6. Tutorial 6 - Polyline Stemwalls, Steps and Interior Bearings (13:27 min.)
  7. Tutorial 7 - Blockouts in Polyline Stemwalls (8:35 min.)
  8. Tutorial 8 - Windows and Doors in Polyline Stemwalls (8:31 min.)
  9. Tutorial 9 - Moving Stemwall Segments (10:20 min.)
  10. Tutorial 10 - Subtractive Geometry (15:45 min.)
  11. Tutorial 11 - Windows and Doors (13:00 min.)
  12. Tutorial 12 - Grade Beams (9:38 min.)

The following, previously recorded "LIVE", video training sessions are also available on YouTube. These videos are typically longer than the tutorials listed above and involve more detailed discussions with participants about current and up and coming features:

  1. Training Session 1 - Polyline Stemwalls, Steps and Interior Bearings (58:41 min.)

The mdkBIM video tutorial series is also available on YouTube. These videos are typically longer than the standard tutorial videos and usually involve the modeling of an entire architectural structure with all of the mdkBIM extensions:

  1. mdkBIM Tutorial 1: Modeling a Two Car Detached Garage (41:14 min.)
  2. mdkBIM Tutorial 2 (Part 1): Garage 2826-2 (35:13 min.)
  3. mdkBIM Tutorial 2 (Part 2): Garage 2826-2 (48:50 min.)

Sample SketchUp models related to these tutorials and training sessions can be downloaded here.

Support

View the Medeek Foundation Manual (Under Construction) for detailed information on the extension and its usage.

Updates

The current version of Medeek Foundation is 1.9.5 - revision date: 02.13.2024.

View the Medeek Foundation Changelog for more information on updates to this extension.

The extension will automatically check for an updated version once a month. The frequency of the "check for updates" can be set in the global settings or disabled entirely.

For a more in depth look at the development of the extension and related discussions please visit the Medeek Forum.

Download previous versions of the extension here.

WARNING: The Medeek Foundation extension is currently under development. The user may encounter unintended behavior due to the addition of new features on a daily basis. Always backup your data to separate file names to provide redundancy in case of file corruption or other data loss scenarios.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Medeek Foundation extension please call us at 1-425-652-4188.


Sponsors

Medeek Engineering extends a special thanks to the individuals, companies and organizations that continue to support us in the ongoing development of the Medeek SketchUp Extensions:

Development Sponsors

These sponsors provide an ongoing role in the development of the extensions and whose valuable suggestions often find their way into the various tools and features found within each extension/plugin.

Larry E. Belk Designs

A Certified Professional Designer with the American Institute of Building Design, Larry Belk has been active in the home building and design industry for over 30 years. In 1995, he was inducted into the College of Fellows of the AIBD the highest obtainable award of the Institute.
Larry’s plans appear in many national publications and are built in 50 states and 15 foreign countries. He is the recipient of several national design awards and a member of the National Home Builders Association. He is also a licensed Building Contractor and Interior Designer.

http://www.larrybelk.com

Gold Sponsors

These sponsors have commited to providing a minimum $300.00 annual sponsorship to assist in the further development of the mdkBIM extension suite.

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Silver Sponsors

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ClearPlan Modeling

Bob McCarter, the principle behind ClearPlan Modeling, has over three decades of on-site experience in custom home building combined with advanced skills in 3D modeling software. ClearPlan analyzes the project’s plans and details through this lens of experience and creates a dimensionally accurate three dimensional computer model which shows clearly the home and its major components, including civil, drainage, structural and MEPS.

http://www.clearplanmodeling.com

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Bronze Sponsors

These sponsors have commited to providing a minimum $100.00 annual sponsorship to assist in the further development of the mdkBIM extension suite.

Design-Build-Live

Sarah & Jacob Kirk offer interior and architectural design and specialize in new homes and kitchen & bathroom design. Their services include architectural design and drafting, interior design and decorating, site planning, and home modeling. For the last 15 years Sarah and Jacob Kirk have worked together doing design and build in the MD, VA, and the DC Metro area. They now live and work in West Virginia providing design services for both new homes, vacation homes and cabins, and remodeling projects, and farmhouse rehabs.

https://www.design-build-live.com

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